U.S. patent number 5,426,925 [Application Number 08/158,455] was granted by the patent office on 1995-06-27 for biomagnet covering for animals.
Invention is credited to Larita A. Smargiassi.
United States Patent |
5,426,925 |
Smargiassi |
June 27, 1995 |
Biomagnet covering for animals
Abstract
A biomagnet covering for animals. It includes a flexible cover
material having a shape adapted to conform to a body of a
domesticated animal, and a plurality of magnets connected to the
flexible cover material in a predetermined pattern. The flexible
cover material is selected from the group consisting of natural
woven material, synthetics woven material, blends of natural and
synthetic material, natural non-woven material, synthetic non-woven
material and combinations thereof. The magnets may be arranged in
alternating pole checkerboard patterns, may be bar magnets, or
concentric pole magnets. They may be ceramic-based magnets, or
ferrite magnets. In one embodiment, the covering has magnets
arranged in a pattern which includes a linear portion for placement
upon a backbone of an animal.
Inventors: |
Smargiassi; Larita A. (Milford,
NJ) |
Family
ID: |
22568209 |
Appl.
No.: |
08/158,455 |
Filed: |
November 29, 1993 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
54/79.1; 119/850;
54/66; 600/15 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A01K
13/008 (20130101); B68C 1/12 (20130101) |
Current International
Class: |
A01K
13/00 (20060101); B68C 1/00 (20060101); B68C
1/12 (20060101); B68C 005/00 (); A01K 013/00 () |
Field of
Search: |
;54/66,79.1,79.4,82
;224/905 ;119/850 ;600/15 |
References Cited
[Referenced By]
U.S. Patent Documents
Foreign Patent Documents
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100050 |
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Feb 1984 |
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EP |
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8401517 |
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Apr 1984 |
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WO |
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Other References
"Clinical Studies on Magnetized Mattresses", Dr. Kazuo Shimodaira,
Tokyo Communications Hospital Obstetrics and Gynecology, 22 pages
(undated). .
"Bio-Magnetic Therapy--New Applications for the Treatment of Pain,
Fatigue, and Sleep Disorders", Robert Lang, M.D., 2 pages
(undated). .
"The New Flexible Magnetic Pads. Not Just New and Different--but
BETTER", Vincent Ardizzone, EE, 2 pages, Oct. 1, 1992. .
"Abstracts: Magnetics: Theraputic Uses From Compuserve Data Base",
Beth Isreal Hospital, Boston, Mass., Teaching Hospital, Harvard
Medical School, 7 pages (undated)..
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Primary Examiner: Swiatek; Robert P.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Glynn; Kenneth P.
Claims
What is claimed is:
1. A biomagnet covering for horses, which comprises:
(a) a coat which includes a flexible cover material having a
non-rectangular shape to a body of a horse including a shape of at
least a portion of a horse torso and at least one of a horse torso
frontal area and rear area; and,
(b) a plurality of magnets connected to said flexible cover
material in a predetermined pattern which includes rows of
laterally positioned magnets, each of said magnets having a power
in the range of 500 to 1200 gauss.
2. The covering of claim 1 wherein said flexible cover material is
in the shape of a four-legged animal coat with shoulder areas.
3. The covering of claim 2 wherein magnets are arranged in a
pattern which includes a linear portion for placement upon a
backbone of an animal.
4. The covering of claim 2 wherein said magnets are arranged in a
predetermined pattern based on selected acupuncture locations.
5. The covering of claim 1 wherein said magnets are arranged in a
pattern which includes a linear portion for placement upon a
backbone of an animal.
6. The covering of claim 1 wherein said flexible cover material is
selected from the group consisting of natural woven material,
synthetics woven material, blends of natural and synthetic
material, natural non-woven material, synythetic non-woven material
and combinations thereof.
7. The covering of claim 1 wherein said magnets are magnets having
a south pole on one side and a north pole on an opposite side.
8. The covering of claim 1 wherein said magnets arranged in
alternating pole checkerboard patterns.
9. The covering of claim 1 wherein said magnets are bar
magnets.
10. The covering of claim 1 wherein said magnets are concentric
pole magnets.
11. The covering of claim 1 wherein said magnets are ceramic-based
magnets.
12. The covering of claim 1 wherein said magnets are ferrite
magnets.
13. The covering of claim 1 wherein said flexible cover material is
in the shape of a horse blanket having rear-based darts.
14. The covering of claim 13 wherein said magnets are arranged in a
pattern which includes a linear portion for placement upon a
backbone of an animal.
15. The covering of claim 13 wherein said magnets are arranged in a
predetermined pattern based on selected acupuncture locations.
16. The covering of claim 1 wherein said magnets are arranged in a
predetermined pattern based on selected acupuncture locations.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention is directed to the use of biomagnetics for
animals and more particularly to coverings for animals having
magnets arranged in predetermined patterns to enhance the health
and well-being of animals.
2. Information Disclosure Statement
Biomagnetics is relatively new as a commercial application of
magnets. It is now known and recognized that selective placement on
strategic locations of humans has had some positive influence on
the treatment of various ailments, including arthritic conditions
and circulatory problems. Dr. Kazuo Shimodaira of the Tokyo
Communications Hospital, Obstetrics and Gynecology, published a
report entitle, "Clinical Studies On Magnetized Mattresses" which
summarized the study of therapeutic effects of the magnetized
health mattress of Nippon Athletic Industry Co., Ltd. He concluded,
based on studies in two hospitals with 375 patients, that the
magnetized health mattress proved to be effective on neck and
shoulder pain (stiff shoulder), lower back pain, back pain, lower
limbs pain, insomnia, and fatigue, with no observed side effects.
Dr. Robert Lang, likewise, published a report entitled,
"Bio-Magnetic Therapy--New Applications For Treatment of Pain,
Fatigue and Sleep Disorders" which supports biomagnetics for ailing
patients. Vincent Ardizzone published a brief paper in October,
1992 entitled, "The New Flexible Magnetic Pads--Not Just New and
Different, but Better", which describes deeper penetration into the
human body using checkerboard patterns. Beth Israel Hospital,
Boston, Mass., Teaching Hospital, Harvard Medical School, has
published Abstracts: Magnetics: Therapeutic Uses from Compuserve
Data Base which samples selected abstracts on the benefits and back
benefits of magnetics as applied to various ailments.
The present invention device, which is a biomagnetic covering for
animals, is neither taught nor suggested in the aforesaid prior
art.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is a biomagnet covering for animals. It
includes a flexible cover material having a shape adapted to
conform to a body of a domesticated animal, and a plurality of
magnets connected to the flexible cover material in a predetermined
pattern. The flexible cover material is selected from the group
consisting of natural woven material, synthetics woven material,
blends of natural and synthetic material, natural non-woven
material, synthetic non-woven material and combinations thereof.
The magnets may be arranged in alternating pole checkerboard
patterns, may be bar magnets, or concentric pole magnets. They may
be ceramic-based magnets, or ferrite magnets.
In one embodiment, the covering has magnets arranged in a pattern
which includes a linear portion for placement upon a backbone of an
animal.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The present invention is more fully understood when the
specification herein is taken in conjunction with the drawings
appended hereto, wherein:
FIG. 1 shows a top view of an animal with one form of a present
invention biomagnetic covering useful for domestic animals such as
dogs ponies, horses and farm animals;
FIG. 2 shows a side view of a horse with a present invention
biomagnetic covering;
FIG. 3 shows a top spread view of a present invention biomagnetic
saddle pad;
FIG. 4 illustrates a side cut view of the inside of half of a
present invention biomagnetic saddle; and,
FIG. 5 shows a side view of a present invention biomagnetic coat
for domestic four legged animals.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PRESENT INVENTION
The present invention biomagnetic covering for animals is generally
used for treating domestic animals with magnetic fields without the
need for electric power, in a natural presentation.
The coverings may be in the form of blankets, coats, animal vests,
half coats, neckpieces, saddle pads, leg wrappings, saddle bags,
etc. They may be made of synthetic materials or natural materials
or combinations of these and may be woven or non-woven. They may be
wool, cotton, polyester, leather, alpaca, or any other animal
covering material and may even be insulated.
The magnets may be sewn in or pocketed or heat sealed within a
pocket or otherwise attached by any available known means. They
could even have thread holes and be sewn on like buttons. In some
preferred embodiments, the covering is multilayered and the magnets
are positioned and hold by stitching or pocketing,
therebetween.
The magnets themselves may be bar magnets, magnetic pads
(plastic-coated), concentric, alternating pole, checkerboard, or
otherwise, and may be metal, or composite such as ferrite or
ceramic-based (cermets).
The magnets will have powers selected in accordance with the size
and needs of the animal. For example, smaller animals may respond
to 100 to 500 gauss magnets while horses may respond to 500 gauss
to 1200 gauss or higher magnets. Typically, the magnets will be in
the 200 to 1000 gauss range. They may be circular, rectangular,
square or otherwise shaped and may be those which are commercially
available.
The number and placement of the magnets will depend upon the animal
and the purpose or application. The magnets may be arranged in
predetermined patterns based on acupuncture locations. In general,
if the covering is for overall well-being and/or back problems, a
covering having a backbone row of magnets will be appropriate. For
horses, dogs, and farm animals of the four-legged variety, lateral
rows directed away from a backbone-based center line, especially in
the rear portion, is beneficial. Thus, a covering with a spiral row
and lateral rows extending backwardly, is useful for many animals.
Other configurations are also beneficial, as mentioned, e.g. half
coat and saddle pad configurations with magnets therein.
Referring now to FIG. 1, there is shown present invention
biomagnetic covering 1 on pony 3. Covering 1 is formed of a double
layered woven cotton polyester blend cover material 7 and includes
two rows of spiral column magnets, one such row being magnets 9,
11, 13, 15 and 17. There are also hind quarter magnets arranged
laterally as illustrated by the row of magnets 19 and 21. Covering
front section 5 may be held in place by strap 23, having a
conventional buckle (not shown).
FIG. 2 shows a side view of horse 33 and alternative embodiment
covering 31. Here, all four shoulder areas are treated
biomagnetically. As can be seen, covering 31 is in the shape of a
coat and is formed generally of insulated synthetic materials 35
with magnets sewn therein. There are foreside magnets such as
magnets 37 and 39, as well as spinal column magnets 41, 43, 45, 47
and hindside magnets in lateral rows such as magnets 51, 53, 55,
57, 59 and 61. Strap 29 aids in preventing the cover 31 from
sliding backward or sideways to maintain steady therapy.
FIG. 3 illustrates a top view of a spread, present invention,
biomagnetic saddle pad 79, formed of double layered matting which
is glued together with magnets located therebetween and glued in
place. As can be seen, two rows of spiral column magnets, set 83,
85, 87, 89, 91 and set 93, 95, 97, 99 and 101 form the biomagnetic
pattern.
FIG. 4 shows a side cut view of a half of saddle bag 101 connecting
panels 102 and 103, glued or stitched together would pass over the
back of a horse and attach to a second mirror image bag (not
shown). Magnets 107, 109, 111 and 113 form a representative lateral
row embedded in the layers of leather 105. There are also topside
magnets 115 and 117, as shown. (Note that in this figure, as in all
figures, the magnets make raised ares and so are shown in solid
lines rather than dotted lines).
FIG. 5 illustrates an alternative embodiment side view of a coat
having rear-based darts for horses, dogs, cats, cattle, sheep
(particularly after sheering). Here, coat 201 is made of layers of
fabric 203 with spinal column magnets 205, 207,209, 211 and 213.
Hind quarter lateral rows such as magnets 215, 217, 219 and 221 are
included, as are forequarter magnets 223, 225 and 227.
Symmetrically opposite magnets are located on the other side of
coat 201, not shown. Darts on each side such as dart 220, are
included.
Present invention coverings have been built and placed on horses
suffering from spinal and related ailments, and, after weeks of
continuous treatment, marked improvements were observed.
Obviously, numerous modifications and variations of the present
invention are possible in light of the above teachings. It is
therefore understood that within the scope of the appended claims,
the invention may be practiced otherwise than as specifically
described herein.
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